by M.N. Stroh | Jul 22, 2015 | A Day in the Life, My Writing, Personal
Resistance What image does that word conjure in your mind? Well, if you’re a geek like me, then probably something like: “Resistance is futile”. But much like Captain Picard learned while fighting the Borg, nothing could be further from the truth....
by M.N. Stroh | Jul 2, 2015 | A Day in the Life, My Writing, Personal
June, it seems, had this niggling habit of bringing a hiatus to my writing. Now, with the onset of July, I find myself reminiscing – wondering why that is. It could be chalked to a great many things. It’s one of our busiest times of year – school...
by M.N. Stroh | Jun 4, 2015 | A Day in the Life, My Writing, Personal
It was a dark and stormy night… No seriously, last night was dark and stormy. Except for the intermittent flashes of lightening and booming thunder that rattled our windows and shot tremors through the entire house. I couldn’t sleep. Sure one might...
by M.N. Stroh | Jun 3, 2015 | Historical Fiction
Last month I notified you of M.K. Tod’s 2015 Reader Survey. Well… The results are in. Head on over to A Writer of History to get your own copy of the 2015 Historical Fiction Reader Survey. I’ve got mine!
by M.N. Stroh | May 11, 2015 | My Writing
Personal symbols in fiction can be a powerful tool.I rate them up with theme, because, in fact, they’re utilized to convey your theme.Symbols in fiction are more effective than words.That sounds crazy, right? I mean, as a writer, I’m writing a novel with...
by M.N. Stroh | May 3, 2015 | My Writing
Awhile ago it came to my attention that if I’m to convince others that I’m a fiction writer, then it would be best to give samples of my…well fiction.Yes, one might presume this to be common sense. But honestly, I’ve spent so many years...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 24, 2015 | Research
A couple years ago I had the privilege of making M.K. Tod’s acquaintance through a LinkedIn Historical Fiction group, of which we were both members. She and many others offered me wonderful advice and encouragement in my writing pursuits.Through gradual...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 1, 2015 | A Day in the Life, Homeschool, Personal
But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities: The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed.Isaiah 53:5 (NASB)This was the verse impressed upon my heart this week as I pondered what memory...
by M.N. Stroh | Feb 26, 2015 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
Cuffing the chicken?If you’re like me, that mental image is too amusing for words. I mean, we own chickens. They’re not the most graceful animals. So picturing one trying to get around in some sort of cuffs is downright hilarious!Seriously, though, why on...
by M.N. Stroh | Jan 27, 2015 | Homeschool, My Writing
Have you ever wondered if homeschooling ideas could work for conventionally schooled children?Maybe you’re a parent whose children attend public school, but you feel they need something more. Could there be benefits to homeschool that kids in public school are...
